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Published: 2007-03-05 06:22:27 +0000 UTC; Views: 44077; Favourites: 525; Downloads: 12880
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A more closeup shot here .A collective shot of most of the pieces I've made during the past few weeks. They range from simple shapes to more complex things (I really enjoyed making the california rolls and shrimp sushi XD) - the most interesting thing though, is how you learn a process for each item you make. Some of them required a lot of thought... how to make a certain texture, what part to make first, what the most efficient method is. Overall, very very interesting for me. XD
They're actually glossed and everything now - photos coming soon XD
Working with clay has been a lot of fun, and it's been a wonderful outlet outside of work.
Most pieces are made with Sculpey III, the rest made with Cernit. (I usually mix the two together, for an interesting consistency.) All pieces are no bigger than 1 inch.
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Thank you! Keep practicing 
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These are absolutely adorable! I hope to be making some keychains of my own in the future too. ^_^ Where should I look for the straps though?? I'm clueless on that account. lol.
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Thanks for your comment!
The straps have random names: lanyard, lariat, cell phone strap, etc. If you google any of those you'll find jewelry wholesale sites that sell them in bulk, or if you want to buy smaller quantities I would recommend Etsy ^^ Usually when I need to refill only one color or so, I use Etsy. If I have a lot to refill and need to buy several hundred, I use the jewelry wholesale sites (since then you get a deal on shipping and etc.)
Good luck!
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Thank you very much! This has be so helpful!
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Adorable! Can't wait to start making my own.
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Pardon my ignorance, but those cute little brown things at the top, hot cross buns, ne?
Whatever they are, I love everything!
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Oh no worries - my very first charms were so ambiguous, a lot of them were questionable XD
Those are actually shiitake mushrooms! If I had to make them again today though I'd probably make them a bit different XDD
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ive dun these! their not as good, but ive still dun 'em!
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Omg, i lovvve the sushi ones!! I want to try sushi!! But I haven't been able too..
Anyway, I love the entire thing. ^^ I wanted polymer clay about a year or 2 ago, to make little food and such [not baked tho] to give to my stepsis for her barbies and such, but- I nvr would have thought of making Charms out of it, until I saw a new entry with them last night on here!
Awesome work.
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I love em'!!!!! i wanna eat it. . . . .
where do you get the charms chains? ive been trying to find them 
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Seeing all this food...made me hungry. Anyway your are amazing with the clay NICE!
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Great job!
I might be doing some polymer clay things soon!
It looks like its a fun thing to do, I need something better than just staring at a computer screen all day.
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Precisely why I got into it myself!
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Haha~
I can't wait!
I'll be making them for my little sister, she's going to be so excited! She's always wanted little things for her dolls!
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I wanted to again say how beautiful all of these are! You inspired me to try making food like sculpie for my friend's Christmas present here: [link] And I wanted to thank you very much for it. >w👍: 0 ⏩: 1
I'm so glad that you've been inspired to work with clay! It's a wonderful experience. Let me know if you have any questions!
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Actually, I've had this huge question for a while, but never managed to get a good answer. Is there some way to work with clay that has such fine details as this without getting fingerprints all over it?
For example, I absolutely love those oranges you've made! The leaves are so cute and beautifully detailed, and the orange itself has a nice texture. Anytime I try to attach something like that, I end up leaving fingerprints on the orange, or squishing the leaf improperly.
Does learning that come in practice, or is there something I'm doing wrong that I should be avoiding?
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Yes! The secret is in using tools
I only use my fingers/hands to roll balls and to make the basic shape of something. For everything else, I use tools- even to stick things on. For example, I first roll an orange (and since it's already around it no longer needs any further messing with - since you rolled it, it shouldn't have fingerprints on it.) lately I also take a pointy tool and poke little dots onto the orange, to add extra texture. Next, I roll a small ball of green for the leaf, and use my fingers to make it into the leaf-shape - however, after that point, I no longer handle the leaf with my fingers. Instead, I use my x-acto knife to move it to the orange, and I also use the knife to stick it on. This lets me avoid having a huge fingerprint right on top of the leaf. I then use the knife one last time to make the veins.
Even when rolling clay, I usually don't use my hands either- I have a clear acrylic sheet that I use to roll clay into logs or balls. The main thing to keep in mind with polymer clay is that the less you mess with it, the better it looks - you want to try to get what you want with as few steps as possible.
In terms of tools, I just picked up a random assortment of wood and metal-based carving/sculpting tools from various polymer clay websites and my local art store. You can make your own tools too -a thick needle taped to a pen, for example. I also use an old eyelash/mascara applicator as a brush to add texture to things like bread or cookies. 
The key is in the tools! Good luck! Let me know if you have any other questions.
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Thank you so much! I really appreciate the tips and help- that makes a lot more sense now. ^^
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it ish so realistic~!!!
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I like my 
YUMM..
"Eating time for the human?"
-Edward
NEW MOON= Epic WIn
JACOB FANS UNITE~!! 
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You should make something like a tutorial for your sushis and such.
Especially the shrimp one 8D
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teehee looking at this inspired me 2 start using sculpey
i made a small fast food meal
its in my gallery
please tell me what you think
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I am super jealous of your talent haha what do you use to make these?
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cute! Check out my works. LOVELY!!!!!!!!!!!! i LOVE THE WORKS that You Do I love the ShrImP SUsHi!! very creative!!
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They are all great, and especially the cakes and the fruits!!!
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Im hungry now, thanks to this.. and now I have a sudden cravingfor sushi- yum!! ^^
=^_^=
3m0
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Wonderful! Very realistic and cute! I tried something similar recently and i can tell you that these look much nicer.
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love the sushi especially because thats my nickname and all the rest is just so adorable!!!!!!!!!!
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i love everything you make!
the sushi pieces look really cute.
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omg. So cute!! They remind me of things I used to make when I was younger and in my "sculpey phase" XD
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I shaved a bit of soft pastels and brushed it on the top - it creates a very nice gradation effect.
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kewl maybe i'll try that lulz
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Look look so real @_@ I could just gobble them all up.
OMG. I SEE EEL~~~~ -cough- --"
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